Rhine Valley flower meadow – a regional seed mixture specially developed for the project.

Overview of the Rhine Valley plain with the Bannriet and Spitzmäder nature reserves at the centre.

The Common Stonechat (Saxicolea rubicola) breeds on the ground on fallow land where there are a few groups of shrubs or bushes; it benefits from the generous establishment of wildflower strips in cultivated land.

The Scarce Large Blue (Phengaris teleius) lives in flower-rich wet meadows and is dependent on the presence of great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) and the host ants. These in turn need borders that are cultivated irregularly or not at all.

Wildlife-friendly agriculture with lots of high-quality biodiversity-rich areas also benefits the brown hare (Lepus europaeus).